If you have wavy, shoulder-length hair in a brunette tone, don't go for all-over color. Instead, add texture to your style plus some caramel highlights scattered throughout the crown and part areas.

The textured waves combined with the highlights will reflect the sunlight and create a dazzling effect.




Style Artist: Chanel
Makeup: Katherine Quiel
Photo: Tom Carson

Long Hair Color Tip

If you have long hair that's damaged or dull, invest in a good color safe and natural hair conditioner before coloring and make it a regular part of your hair regime. After all, your hair has been subjected to years of styling and brushing so the mid lengths and ends are more damaged than the roots.

Consider opting for the soft, natural look, wavy hair styles that are so hot this year matched with a vanilla blonde color. The new S Wave Thermal Set is soft and gentle, even on long, colored hair.

Find The Right Blonde For You

Before choosing a new hair color, consider your skin tone and eye color. You may find that warmer colors suit you better and lift your overall appearance. For example, if your hair has already been bleached or colored a very light blond hue and your darker roots are starting to show, change your color to a warmer tone of blonde with deep honey highlights. And forget the bleach... your hair needs time to recuperate.

Very light blonde

Light ash gold blonde

Light platinum blonde

A new hair color can create an extraordinary impact when combined with a fresh new hair style.

Please remember that these blonde hair colors are not easy to achieve and should not be tried at home. It's also very high maintenance and you must be ready to take care of it with regular conditioning treatments and use only products formulated for blonde shades including your shampoo.

Layer Your Colors For an Exciting Look

If you naturally have a light brown base color, try going for highlights with a multi-coloring technique. Applying the highlights in several tones on the part area and keeping the layers underneath darker will give you a striking and unique look. This type of coloring looks especially good on straight, medium-length hair with side bangs.

I hope these blonde hair color ideas have inspired you to do something refreshingly different with your hair this season. It will not only update your appearance but will also help lift your mood and get you into a summery state of mind.

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